William Eichler 24 August 2026

Tower Hamlets rolls out first chargers in major EV charging expansion

Tower Hamlets rolls out first chargers in major EV charging expansion image
L-R: Cllr Shafi Ahmed (Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Emergency for Tower Hamlets Council) and Guy Bartlett (CEO of charge point operator Believ). © Believ

Believ has begun delivery of its largest rapid and ultra-rapid EV charging rollout to date, with the first 17 chargers now live across Tower Hamlets as part of a scheme that will eventually bring more than 70 chargers to 35 sites in the borough.

Fully-funded by Believ, the project targets a borough where 93% of homes lack off-street parking, making on-street public charging essential for residents, commuters, taxis and fleet vehicles.

Early locations include White Horse Lane, Stepney Green and Chrisp Street, with a mix of dedicated EV bays and shared standard bays designed to protect existing parking access.

Believ CEO Guy Bartlett said the rollout would help ‘advance electric mobility across the region.’

Cllr Shafi Ahmed added that the investment supports the council's Climate Emergency Plan by cutting transport emissions.

Further reading:

How resident feedback reshaped EV charging in Blackburn with Darwen

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